Zatoichi
Tuesday, 6th October 2020
Zatoichi
Film

Zatoichi

Country

Japan

Director

Takeshi Kitano

Year

2003

Cast

Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano

Details

Colour 119 minutes

In Zatoichi the blind masseur Ichi gets involved with a pair of geishas seeking revenge for the murder of their parents, and also two gangs fighting for control Yojimbo-style in a feudal Japanese town.

A masterful work by auteur Kitano. Notice particularly the use of sound in this film which is appropriate given the blindness of the lead character. A good bit of tap dance at the end too, besides all the swordplay.